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Acquisition of PERC - Components of identifiable intangible assets assumed at the acquisition date (Details) - PERC Water Corporation - USD ($) |  | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 24, 2019 | Oct. 31, 2019
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Amount | $ 3,990,000 |
Non-compete agreements |  |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Amount | $ 130,000 |
Useful life | 3 years | 3 years
Trade name |  |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Amount | $ 1,300,000 |
Useful life | 15 years |
Customer backlogs |  |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Amount | $ 360,000 |
Useful life | 2 years |
Facility management contracts |  |
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Amount | $ 2,200,000 |
Useful life | 6 years |

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